Geno Smith is the correct quarterback for Seattle at this second in his life—and on this franchise’s existence. Lower on this column, you may examine what Pete Carroll discovered from Geno Smith. It’s insightful and exhibits an unselfish one that is aware of tips on how to lead a staff. That’s all properly and good—however can the man play? Sunday’s 37-31 victory in Detroit was Smith’s twentieth begin in Seattle since taking on for Russell Wilson, and I discover it pretty superb that Smith is each bit the participant in his first 20 video games that Wilson was in his final 20 in Seattle.

Wilson’s final 20: 11-9, 99.8 score, .649 completion fee, 4,339 yards, 35 TD, 9 Int. 

Smith’s first 20: 10-10, 101.1 score, .700 completion fee, 4,722 yards, 33 TD, 11 Int. 

After a poor season-opening loss to the Rams, Smith mentioned he and Bobby Wagner spoke to the staff. Have enjoyable and play with swagger, Wagner mentioned. Stay related and play for one another, Smith mentioned. Team issues. “This is only our second game together, because teams change every year,” Smith mentioned after the sport Sunday. “We’re finding out about each other and we’re learning about each other. One of my messages is to keep our composure all the way through the game. Like, my message in the huddle when we get across the 50 and the drive is getting toward the goal line, I tell the guys, ‘Take a deep breath. Calm down. Relax. Just execute.’ I try to be the thermometer in the huddle. Make sure everyone’s cool, so we can get our jobs done. On the [game-winning] drive in overtime, I could feel it—everyone knew we’d score. It’s the confidence you gotta have. That’s super fun, right? You get the ball in your hands at the end of a game. That’s what you live for and you dream about as a kid, the opportunity to go win the game. It’s so much fun.” And that is the man you need in your huddle, piloting your staff.